Private Brooklyn Bridge Tour with a Local

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Everyone else comes to the Bridge to take a photo and move on. Not us - we'll understand the huge effort that went in to getting the Bridge built, the lives lost and made, the scandals and celebrations. It's such a beautiful bridge but even better when you understand how it came to be.

In many ways the story of New York is the story of the Brooklyn Bridge. Almost nothing you see in the City existed before the Bridge - we'll use the Bridge as a way to understand the City that rose around it - the buildings, the other bridges, the transportation system, the people.

And then there are all the fun stories that span 140 years. We'll have a jam packed 90 minutes exploring the bridge, the city, and their history.

What's Included

  • A full history of the Bridge!

    Meeting Location

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    Water Street
    Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    New York City Hall
    New York, NY 10007, USA

    The tour ends in Manhattan at City Hall Park, right by the 4/5/6 trains and very close to the R/W

    What To Expect

    2 Water St

    We'll meet in one of the oldest parts of Brooklyn. We'll spend 30 minutes walking around the base of the bridge, admiring the best views of it, and discussing the amazing story of how it was built
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Brooklyn Bridge

    Then we'll walk over the bridge, getting a chance to examine the architecture up close. Walking over the Bridge is an amazing experience and we'll talk about how much and how little this process has changed in the last 140 years, finishing the story of its construction and its long life
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    59 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    City Hall Area (Pass By)

    We'll finish up on the Manhattan side of the Bridge inside the lovely City Hall Park where we can see the alternative side of the Bridge.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Brooklyn Bridge Tour with a Local?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-345485P1

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    • Service animals allowed
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    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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